PM Modi's visit will affirm deep, close partnership between India and US: White House
The official state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States will strengthen the partnership between the two countries, affirm their commitment to a secure Indo-Pacific region, and deepen collaboration in defense, clean ene...
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US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Official State Visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US will strengthen the shared commitment to a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region and affirm the deep and close partnership between the two largest democracies of the world, the White House said hours before the formal welcome ceremony for the Indian leader on the White House lawns.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will be greeting Prime Minister Modi for the Official Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn which includes a 21-gun salute. Modi is on an Official State Visit from June 21-23 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and the First Lady.
"This visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the US and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together," a senior administration official told reporters here.
"The visit will strengthen our two countries' shared commitment to free, open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific and our shared resolve to elevate our Strategic Technology Partnership, including in defence, clean energy, and space," the official said.
The US, India, and several other world powers have been talking about the need to ensure a free, open, and thriving Indo-Pacific in the backdrop of China's rising military manoeuvring in the region.
The leaders will discuss ways to further expand the educational exchanges and people-to-people ties, as well as work together to confront common challenges from climate change to workforce development to help security.
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"As the world's oldest and largest democracies and key security providers in the Indo-Pacific, the US, and India are increasingly partners of the first resort as a combined force for global good both in the Indo-Pacific and elsewhere. India will be a critical strategic partner for the US in the coming decades," said the official.
A Rs 6,000 wine on PM Modi's US State dinner menu has an India link
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Marinated millet, corn kernel salad and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the State dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House's South Lawn on Thursday, reported PTI. The first course on the State dinner will include marinated millet, grilled corn kernel salad, compressed watermelon and a tangy avocado sauce. The main course includes stuffed portobello mushrooms and creamy saffron-infused risotto.
Marinated millet, corn kernel salad and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the State dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House's South Lawn on T..
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For dessert is rose and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake. Wines on the list are Stone Tower Chardonnay "Kristi" 2021, PATEL Red Blend 2019 and Domain Carneros Brut Rose. Here's a close look at the red wine that has an India link.
For dessert is rose and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake. Wines on the list are Stone Tower Chardonnay "Kristi" 2021, PATEL Red Blend 2019 and Domain Carneros Brut Rose. Here's a close look at t..
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The PATEL Red Blend, 2019, which will be served at dinner, costs $75 per bottle or roughly Rs 6,140. The opaque ruby-coloured wine has lifted aromas of black cherry, cedar, and crushed cocoa nibs, as per the website. "All this is framed by a plethora of soft, silken, plump tannins supported by a firm backbone of mouthwatering acidity. The finish lasts for minutes on end, revealing layers of minerality, savory crushed herbs, and elegant dried red florals." (Image: PATEL Wines)
The PATEL Red Blend, 2019, which will be served at dinner, costs $75 per bottle or roughly Rs 6,140. The opaque ruby-coloured wine has lifted aromas of black cherry, cedar, and crushed cocoa nibs, as..
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Patel's 2019 Red Wine is bright, punchy and full of character, says the website further. "Vibrant red-toned fruit, spice, pomegranate and mocha are front and center. This Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend offers tons of appeal. Silky contours and soft, supple fruit make the 2019 a pleasure to taste." (Image: PATEL Wines)
Patel's 2019 Red Wine is bright, punchy and full of character, says the website further. "Vibrant red-toned fruit, spice, pomegranate and mocha are front and center. This Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon-ba..
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Owner of PATEL Wines, Raj Patel was born in Gujarat and settled with his family in Northern California in 1972. He attended the University of California, Davis, where an internship at Robert Mondavi Winery inspired him to what would become a lifelong interest in fine wine. (Image: PATEL Wines)
Owner of PATEL Wines, Raj Patel was born in Gujarat and settled with his family in Northern California in 1972. He attended the University of California, Davis, where an internship at Robert Mondavi ..
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"After years of research and cultivating relationships with growers, Raj was able to add limited-production wines to the brand, including a Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, a Atlas Peak Malbec, and a Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc. Current total production is around 1,000 cases and sells out each year," says the website. (Image: PATEL Wines)
"After years of research and cultivating relationships with growers, Raj was able to add limited-production wines to the brand, including a Coombsville Cabernet Sauvignon, a Atlas Peak Malbec, and a ..
India's growing commitment to playing a more engaged international role, including in the Indo-Pacific and Quad demonstrates a new and growing willingness to join the US to protect and advance a shared vision of a free, open, and rule-based rules-based global order.
"As a strong maritime democracy, we work with India, Japan, Australia, and other countries in advancing our mutual interest. As we think about the future of AI, quantum computing and building resilient supply chains for clean energy technologies, semiconductors and other critical and emerging technology, countering climate crisis, the future of our workforces, and global health, energy and food security, there is no partner more consequential now and into the future than India," said the senior White House official.
The Biden administration is hosting India for an Official State Visit to put the cooperation on an inexorable trajectory.
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"After years of strengthening ties in a bipartisan context, the US-India partnership is deeper and more expansive than it ever has been. We now...work cooperatively to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific to drive innovation, and to jointly tackle global challenges as the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Together and working with other like-minded partners, our countries will shape the future by working towards a world that is open, prosperous, secure, stable and resilient," said the official.
PM Modi's special gifts to Joe and Jill Biden, decoded
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PM Modi giffted a lab-grown 7.5 carat Green Diamond to US First Lady Jill Biden. The Diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds’ chemical and optical properties. The Diamond is also eco-friendly, as eco-diversified resources like Solar and wind power were used in its making. The Green Diamond is sculpted with precision and care using cutting edge technology. It emits only 0.028 grams of Carbon per carat and is certified by the Gemological lab, IGI. It bears the hallmarks of excellence through the 4C’s: Cut, Colour, Carat and Clarity. It is a beacon of responsible luxury that symbolises India’s 75 years of freedom and sustainable International relations.
PM Modi giffted a lab-grown 7.5 carat Green Diamond to US First Lady Jill Biden. The Diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds’ chemical and optical properties. The Diamond is also eco-friendly, as eco-d..
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It is the box in which the Green Diamond is placed. Known as kar-e-kalamdani, Kashmir’s exquisite Papier mâché involves sakthsazi or meticulous preparation of paper pulp and naqqashi, where skilled artisans paint elaborate designs. A confluence of timeless tradition and craftsmanship, it excludes opulence and intricate motifs and graceful simplicity, which makes every piece of this timeless craft a masterpiece.
It is the box in which the Green Diamond is placed. Known as kar-e-kalamdani, Kashmir’s exquisite Papier mâché involves sakthsazi or meticulous preparation of paper pulp and naqqashi, where skilled a..
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Ancient Indian text Krishna Yajurveda’s Vaikhanas Grihya Sutram mentions that an individual becomes ‘Drishta Sahasrachandro’ or the one who has seen one thousand full moons when he completes the age of 80 and 8 months. The life spanning one thousand full moons or ‘Sahasra Poorna Chandrodayam’ is considered to be an important milestone in the Hindu way of life. On this occasion, a special gift which symbolises following rituals has been presented as a special gesture by the Prime Minister to President Biden.
Ancient Indian text Krishna Yajurveda’s Vaikhanas Grihya Sutram mentions that an individual becomes ‘Drishta Sahasrachandro’ or the one who has seen one thousand full moons when he completes the age ..
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A special sandalwood box has been handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sandalwood sourced from Mysore, Karnataka has intricately carved flora and fauna patterns. Sandalwood carving in Rajasthan is an ancient art that has been handed down from generation to generation. The artisan has skillfully embedded a piece of his story and a touch of passion into this work to produce a piece of finest craftsmanship.
A special sandalwood box has been handcrafted by a master craftsman from Jaipur, Rajasthan. The sandalwood sourced from Mysore, Karnataka has intricately carved flora and fauna patterns. Sandalwood c..
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The box contains the idol of Ganesha, Hindu deity considered as the destroyer of obstacles. This silver idol of Ganesha has been handcrafted by a family of fifth generation silversmiths of Kolkata. A diya (oil lamp) occupies a sacred space in every Hindu household where daily prayers are offered by lighting cotton wick dipped in oil. This silver diya has also been handcrafted by the same artisans. The copper plate, also called tampra-patra has been sourced from Uttar Pradesh.
The box contains the idol of Ganesha, Hindu deity considered as the destroyer of obstacles. This silver idol of Ganesha has been handcrafted by a family of fifth generation silversmiths of Kolkata. ..
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The handcrafted delicate silver boxes contain symbolic - Das Danam or the ten donations, which signifies the donations made on this occasion. Take a look at them.
-A delicately handcrafted silver coconut by the skilled artisans of West Bengal -A fragrant piece of sandalwood sourced from Mysore, Karnataka -Til or white sesame seeds sourced from Tamil Nadu, offered for Tildaan -Handcrafted in Rajasthan, this 24K pure and hallmarked gold coin is offered as Hiranyadaan -Ghee or clarified butter sourced from Punjab is offered for Ajyadaan -A handwoven textured tussar silk cloth sourced from Jharkhand is offered for Vastradaan -Long grained rice sourced from Uttarakhand are offered for Dhaanyadaan -Gud or Jaggery sourced from Maharashtra is offered for Guddaan -The 99.5% pure and hallmarked silver coin has been aesthetically crafted by Rajasthan artisans and is offered as Raupyadaan -Lavan or salt from Gujarat is offered for Lavandaan (donation of salt).
The handcrafted delicate silver boxes contain symbolic - Das Danam or the ten donations, which signifies the donations made on this occasion. Take a look at them. -A delicately handcrafted silver coc..
